Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to the prototype development including the relevant technical regulatory environmental and safety requirements

communicate ideas and information to enable clarification of the development requirements coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment systems and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and dimensions create accurate and scaled drawings and estimate material requirements

create and apply systematic problem solving techniques to anticipate problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the workplace technology related to the development including calculators and measuring devices and computingcomputeraided systems

Required knowledge

intellectual property law requirements

the elements and principles of design

trends and detailed knowledge of furniture construction

destructive and nondestructive testing techniques and processes

use of colour and other features

the range properties and characteristics of materials used

safety and environmental aspects of relevant enterprise activities

workplace procedures and reporting process

relevant OHS legislation regulatory requirements and codes of practice

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence

Interpret work order plans and specifications and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment or products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

Develop and evaluate a minimum of two different prototypes and

develop the prototype specification

identify compatibilityincompatibility of materials adhesives fittings fasteners for the application

select and use appropriate materials equipment and processes for the item being constructed

demonstrate how the design of the prototype components will influence the working lifetime of the item

ensure that the prototype satisfies the original or varied specification

prepare for and conduct evaluation trials

record outcomes and make recommendations for future activities

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Work effectively with others

Resource implications

Access to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the development and trialing of prototypes

This includes real or simulated work areas materials equipment and information on design concepts customer requirements quality standards organisation procedures relevant safety procedures and regulations

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency or the potential for consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation or work and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be conducted over time and in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Context of assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a simulated workplace facility with relevant design inputs staff process equipment simulated work procedures and deadlines

Unit scope

Unit context

Workplace environment

Machines/equipment may include:

Materials for prototypes

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures